America and Iran: From Cold War Allies to Arch-Enemies

Chapters

Chapter 1
The Devil's Bargain
Before Iran became America's enemy, it was America's project.
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Chapter 2
The Embassy, the Hostages, and the Humiliation That Wouldn't End
When the Iranian Revolution swept away the Shah, it didn't just change governments — it transformed the American embassy…
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Chapter 3
The Enemy of My Enemy
After the hostages came home, Washington and Tehran didn't make peace — they made calculations.
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Chapter 4
The Invisible Siege
When direct military confrontation was too dangerous and diplomacy had collapsed, Washington turned to a quieter weapon…
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Chapter 5
The Deal, the Wreckage, and the Strike
When decades of enmity finally produce a diplomatic agreement, the harder question isn't whether a deal can be made — it…
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